17 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2024
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr (Mem.)
Liturgical colour: Red
Today’s Rosary: The Mysteries light
FIRST READING
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Our commonwealth is in heaven.
A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians
Brethren, join in imitating me, and mark those who so walk as you have an example in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is the belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. But our commonwealth is in heaven, and from it we await a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will change our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power which enables him even to subject all things to himself. Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in this way in the Lord, my beloved.
V/ The word of the Lord.
R/ Thanks be to God.
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